Paramythia mountains (1129)
Greece, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ori Paramythias
Central coordinates: Latitude: 39.6167, Longitude: 20.5000
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 400 to 1658
Area of KBA (km2): 170.84364
Protected area coverage (%): 57.20
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An inaccessible rugged mountain chain with high cliffs in the western part.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Additional biodiversity: The site is of great importance for raptors. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (breeding).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (90%) | not utilised (10%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 | |
| Shrubland | 33 | |
| Forest | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Hunting is a potential threat. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.